Known as the "success stone, " pale yellow Citrine, the gemstone for November, suffers from a case of mistaken identity that sometimes keeps gem lovers away from its beauty and benefits.
In nature the color of Citrine, a quartz crystal, ranges from pale yellow to brown. When cut into a gemstone, Citrine is virtually impossible to tell visually from the more valuable Yellow Topaz. This has led unscrupulous dealers to substitute Citrine for Yellow Topaz, much to the chagrin of bilked customers when they discover the truth, usually at resale.
Most commercial-grade Citrine is actually amethyst or smoky quartz that has been heated to active the ferric impurities that give its yellow color. Citrines produced in this way tend to have more of a reddish or orange cast than natural Citrines, which are usually pale yellow. Brazil produces most of the world's gem-grade citrine. Citrine is one of three traditional birthstones for the month of November.
![]() 115x7mm GOLDEN YELLOW CITRINE LEAF CARVING 300 CTS US $5.00
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![]() 5003 Carat Pear Citrine Gem Stone Gemstone Natural US $149.99
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![]() 5464 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Gem Stone Gemstone US $163.99
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![]() Madiera Citrine 7x5mm Oval 60 69CT Natural Gemstone US $7.69
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![]() Madiera Citrine 7x5mm Oval 70 79CT Natural Gemstone US $8.39
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![]() Madiera Citrine 7x5mm Oval 80 85CT Natural Gemstone US $9.79
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![]() 455 Cts NATURAL MADIERA CITRINE US $99.99
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![]() 12mm x 10mm 12x10 Oval Citrine Gemstone Gem Stone US $14.99
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![]() C81 15 carat loose gemstone gem stone Citrine Baguette cut stone natural US $7.99
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![]() 1558 CT AAA GOLDEN ORANGE BRAZIL CITRINE CONCAVE OVAL US $18.00
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Amethyst is the birthstone for those born in the month of February, and also is the 6th anniversary stone. Throughout history, Amethyst, along with rock crystal and other quartz stones, was believed to have supernatural powers. Amethyst was known to prevent drunkenness and protect the wearer from catching contagious diseases. Spheres of rock crystal were also believed to possess powers that could foretell the future.









Blue Topaz can be found in sky blue, greenish blue, or an "electric" blue. Whatever it's color, Blue Topaz is a popular gemstone and not only makes beautiful jewelry, but also has a variety of interesting legends.








